Central banks, de-risking investors power gold price
Central bank buying and investors diversifying away from record stock markets are driving the price of gold to new highs, analysts say. The spot price of gold fell US$26.66 an…
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Mexico’s Supreme Court could strike down president’s mining reforms next week
Once a popular destination for Canadian explorers, Mexico’s recent mining reforms are driving away investment — even as a looming Supreme Court decision is likely to toss out the new…
Video: Argo Digital Gold aims to shake up retail physical metal access
A new investment platform called Argo Digital Gold, backed by the Sprott Family and SCP Resource Finance chair Peter Grosskopf, launched last month to transform how investors interact with gold,…
Revival adds second US gold project with $21.9M deal for Ensign Minerals
Revival Gold (TSXV: RVG, US-OTC: RVLGF) is buying privately held exploration company Ensign Minerals in an all-stock deal worth $21.9 million, giving it a second gold asset in the United…
Orecorp saga ends as Silvercorp sells stake to Perseus Mining
Canada’s Silvercorp Metals (TSX: SVM, NYSE: SVM) has officially stepped aside from the race to control Africa-focused gold explorer OreCorp (ASX: ORR), accepting to sell its 15% stake in the company…
Westgold takes ‘prize’ Beta Hunt mine in $1B Karora takeover in Australia
Australia’s Westgold Resources (ASX: WGX; US-OTC: WTGRF) is buying Karora Resources (TSX: KRR; US-OTC: KRRGF) in a $1 billion (A$1.23 billion) cash-and-shares deal to control the jewel in the country’s…
Equinox targets first gold at Greenstone in May
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX; NYSE-AM: EQX) says it’s on track to produce first gold at the $1.2 billion Greenstone project in northern Ontario next month after starting ore processing this…
I-80 Gold stock drops on $100M public offering
I-80 Gold (TSX: IAU; NYSE: IAUX) shares fell by over 11% at market open Tuesday after it announced a $100-million equity financing. The units are priced at $1.65 each, comprising…
Video: Triple Flag CEO on why the streaming and royalty model remains so compelling
Royalty and streaming company Triple Flag Precious Metals (TSX: TFPM) has maintained strong growth since it formed eight years ago to fill a need for long-term capital in mining sector,…
TNM Drill Down: Nevada King Gold scores best assay
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the best gold assays of the March 29 – April 5 period. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width as identified…
Video: World Gold Council’s Cavatoni explains record metal price
The price of gold has broken records because of increased buying by central banks and greater understanding of where inflation and interest rates are headed, Joe Cavatoni, senior market strategist…
Ascot readies for first gold pour at Premier project in BC
Ascot Resources (TSX: AOT; US-OTC: AOTVF) has begun ore processing at its Premier gold project near Stewart, B.C., with the first gold pour planned for later this month. “The start…